Can Music Be Used To Brainwash People?
byThe role of music in mind-control has a fascinating history; it has intrigued psychologists, and philosophers alike.
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China-US Rivalry: Sleepwalking Into War?
byThe Naval build-up in the South China Sea & the Indian Ocean is an ominous portent; it could lead to a global disaster.
How The Largest Air Evacuation In History Unfolded
byA distinguished diplomat who handled the evacuation of 176,000 Indians, narrates how Air India carried out this task.
When The Japanese Invaded The Andaman & Nicobar Islands
byThe Japanese massacred 3000 Indians when they invaded the Andamans. Why did Bose stay mum about Japanese atrocities?
Putin’s Diplomatic Judo
byVladimir Putin, the Russian judo master, is using the principles of judo to diplomacy – and winning hands down.
What Happened To The Lofty Goal Of Eradicating Poverty & Hunger?
byThe goals & resolutions to eradicate poverty & hunger remain unfulfilled. The UN must pontificate less & act more.
Why India Needs To Militarize Its Outer Space
byIndia’s policy towards the militarization of space, though lofty & idealistic, is outdated. It needs a thorough overhaul.
How Pachisi, An Indian Board Game, Became Ludo
byPachisi AKA Ludo, an ancient Indian game which Akbar was addicted to, is now a strategy game taught at business schools.
Memory Of A Flood
byDocumenting stories on floods will help policymakers design better flood-management practices in the future.
Makhan Singh: The Sikh Revolutionary Who Fought For Kenya’s Liberation
byMakhan Singh, AKA ‘Mungu Comrade,’ played an active part in Kenya’s liberation struggle. Yet he remains an unsung hero.
When Fanatical Brahmins & Islamists Tried To Decimate Buddhism
byAshoka, the emperor, spread Buddha’s teachings across India and Asia. Yet, Ashoka’s story is largely forgotten.
Santoshi Maa: The Celluloid Goddess
byJai Santoshi Maa, a Hindi film produced in 1975, went on to become a box office success & created the cult of a goddess.
Rachel Beer: The First Lady Of Fleet Street
byAt a time when women weren’t allowed to vote, a Bombay born Jewish woman became the first woman of the fleet street.
The Eternal Malgudi Days
byMalgudi Days, etched in the hearts and minds of people is eternal. But it can really mess with your heartstrings.
The Curious Case Of Doresh Tov Le-‘amo, India’s First Hebrew Newspaper
byWhat can India’s first Hebrew newspaper, started by a Baghdadi Jew from Bombay, tell us about journalistic integrity?